Northeastern hopes recent surge carries into Hockey East play
The Huskies won a pair of games at then-No. 13 St. Lawrence last weekend.
Men’s D-I: Hockey East
Northeastern freshman Cotton withdraws from school, leaves team
Northeastern announced Monday that freshman forward Jason Cotton has withdrawn from the university. “On behalf of the entire Northeastern hockey community, I would like to wish Jason the best in his future endeavors,” said Huskies’ coach Jim Madigan in a statement. “I enjoyed working with Jason and I believe he will have a successful future … Read more
Video: Vermont retires all-time leading scorer Martin St. Louis’ No. 8
St. Louis, who scored 91 goals and 267 points in 139 games for the Catamounts from 1993 to 1997, got his No. 8 sweater presented to him by senior Jonathan Turk, who switched from wearing No. 8 to No. 88.
At a glance: Connecticut, Michigan Tech, Yale and Arizona State in the Desert Hockey Classic
The teams play Friday and Sunday in Glendale, Ariz.
BCHL veteran, Massachusetts native Udahl added to Boston University roster
After already adding forward Oskar Andren during the holiday break, Boston University has another new player for the second half in forward Erik Udahl. Udahl, from East Walpole, Mass., is back in his home state after playing in the British Columbia Hockey League with the Coquitlam Express and Langley Rivermen for the past year and a half. … Read more
Huge weekend awaits for teams at the top of Hockey East
Providence and Boston College play a home-and-home series, while there are a number of key nonconference games that can help league teams’ PairWise position.
Boston College adds two Jr. Bruins products for second half of ’15-16 season
Boston College has added two players from the Boston Jr. Bruins program in goaltender Ian Milosz and defenseman Michael Kim. The Jr. Bruins play in the United States Premier Hockey League. Milosz, a 6-foot-7 goaltender from North Grafton, Mass., played 17 games this season, posting a 2.20 GAA and a .924 save percentage, while Kim, … Read more
Amid roster shake-ups, Quinn sees Boston University’s glass as mostly full for second half
A.J. Greer left the team for major juniors and Nick Roberto’s season-long suspension was announced over the break.
At a glance: Merrimack, Union, Robert Morris and Dartmouth in the Ledyard Classic
The teams play Saturday and Sunday in Hanover, N.H.
At a glance: Ferris State, Harvard, Connecticut and Minnesota in the Mariucci Classic
The teams play Friday and Saturday in Minneapolis.
Hockey East teams prepare to ride the NCAA bubble in the second half
The league has the teams ranked 11th, 13th, 14th and 15th in the PairWise.
At a glance: Brown, Colgate, Lake Superior State and Vermont in the Catamount Cup
The teams play Tuesday and Wednesday in Burlington, Vt.
At a glance: Clarkson, UMass-Lowell, Penn State and Robert Morris in the Three Rivers Classic
The teams play in the fourth-annual tournament in Pittsburgh.
At a glance: Providence, Cornell, Ohio State and Boston College in the Florida College Hockey Classic
The teams play in the 16th annual tournament in Estero, Fla.
Michigan’s Werenski selected captain of U.S. World Junior team; Miami’s Belpedio, Boston College’s White tabbed alternates
Michigan defenseman Zach Werenski has been named captain of the 2016 U.S. National Junior Team. In addition, Miami defenseman Louie Belpedio, Boston College forward Colin White and top-ranked NHL draft prospect Auston Matthews were tabbed alternate captains of the squad. “We’re excited about our leadership group here in Finland,” said Team USA coach Ron Wilson. … Read more
Boston University junior Nick Roberto won’t play this season after gambling investigation
Boston University confirmed Monday that junior forward Nick Roberto won’t play this season amid a gambling investigation launched by the school. The school issued a statement regarding Roberto’s status with the team: “Beyond confirming that Mr. Roberto will not play for the Boston University hockey team this season, federal privacy laws prevent us from discussing … Read more
NAHL standout Andren to join Boston University starting Jan. 2016
Lone Star Brahmas forward Oskar Andren has committed to play for Boston University and will enroll immediately at BU and is eligible to play for the Terriers in January. According to NAHL.com, this is the first time since the 2008-09 season that an NAHL player has committed to Boston University. “It’s an amazing feeling,” said … Read more
Greer leaves Boston University, signs with Rouyn-Noranda of QMJHL
Boston University sophomore forward A.J. Greer has left school and signed with the Rouyn-Noranda Huskies of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. Reports surfaced Thursday that this was happening, but it was confirmed by a BU spokesman Friday night in an email to USCHO. Greer, also a second-round pick (39th overall) of the Colorado Avalanche … Read more
Five observations from a Hockey East season that has produced strength in teams, players
Providence is the last remaining unbeaten team in Division I men’s hockey, and New Hampshire’s Andrew Poturalski has averaged two points per game.
Vermont goalie Santaguida on shelf 8-12 weeks with lower-body injury
Vermont learned Thursday that starting junior goaltender Mike Santaguida (unspecified lower body injury) will be sidelined 8-12 weeks, according to the Burlington Free Press. Catamounts’ coach Kevin Sneddon said via text to the paper Thursday that no decision will be made on the team’s starter in goal until Friday morning. Junior Patrick Feeley took over … Read more